7-ELEVEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 12 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 ON THE WALL BY THE POP SYRUP BOXES AND 22 LIVE FLIES IN THE CEILING AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND CALL PC FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED POP CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH,MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND POP SYRUP BOXES AND UNDER POP CRATES TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL WHERE THE FLIES WERE FOUND TO REMOVE SPLATTERS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL WHERE THE FLIES WERE FOUND TO REMOVE SPLATTERS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.